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Southend to Stansted Airport Taxi from £103
Skip the change at Liverpool Street and the Stansted Express back out of town — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Southend to Stansted transfers straight up the A127, A130 and A120.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every Stansted fare.
Looking for a reliable Southend to Stansted Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Southend-on-Sea — the Essex seaside town famous for the longest pleasure pier in the world, the seafront and Adventure Island, and the Golden Mile — with Stansted’s single terminal on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the A127 west, then the A130 north to the A120, so holidaymakers, families and business travellers reach the airport without train changes, luggage juggling or airport parking.
Whether you’re leaving from Westcliff or Thorpe Bay, catching an early flight from the town centre, setting off from Leigh-on-Sea or Chalkwell, or heading home after landing back at Stansted, our highly-rated service looks after individuals, families and groups alike — backed by hundreds of verified reviews.
Why Choose Our Southend to Stansted Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Southend and the wider East of England to Stansted's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A130 Route
52 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Southend to Stansted: Distance, Drive Time & A130 Route
Southend sits at the end of the A127, the main artery for airport journeys out of the town. Your driver joins it near Prittlewell and follows the dual carriageway west past Rayleigh Weir towards the Fairglen interchange, then turns north onto the A130 up towards the Chelmsford area before picking up the A120 east for the final approach to Stansted’s single terminal. Because almost the whole journey is dual carriageway, the timing is predictable outside the morning peak, and an early start clears the worst of the A127 congestion around the Weir. Drivers who know the route will watch the reports around the Fairglen and A130 junctions and adjust the pickup so you are never sitting in avoidable queues.
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Travel Time~52 Minutes via A130
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Main RouteA127 → A130 → A120 → Stansted
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Pick-up AreasAll SS postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Stansted (STN)
Why choose our Southend to Stansted taxi:
- check_circleDirect A130 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Southend City Centre
- • Westcliff
- • Thorpe Bay
- • Southchurch
- • Prittlewell
- • Leigh-on-Sea
Southend to Stansted Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Southend to Stansted fares with no hidden charges and no surge pricing. Every price covers door-to-door service, meet & greet at arrivals, live flight monitoring, and 60 minutes’ free waiting — and on departures your driver pulls right up to your terminal, so the Stansted airport drop off charges are handled for you.
| Vehicle Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £103 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £116 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £148 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £132 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £148 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £164 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £236 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £187 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £307 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare London Stansted taxi prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London taxi prices or estimate the trip with our UK taxi fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Stansted Airport Taxi Routes Across the East of England
Our coverage reaches well beyond the seafront. Travelling from further along the A127, our Basildon to Stansted taxi joins the A130 north for the same fixed-fare, no-changes transfer, while a Chelmsford to Stansted taxi picks up the A120 for a straight run east to the airport.
To the north and east we look after the wider region too. Stansted transfers from Colchester follow the A120 for the full run west, and for travellers heading in from the capital our Central London to Stansted cab service takes the A12 and M11 with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.
Wherever your journey begins across the East of England, every fare is fixed in advance and every driver is licensed and DBS-checked. Check your town against our full list of areas we serve.
Related local taxi guides: Rayleigh taxi guide · Leigh-on-Sea taxis · Cheapest way from Stansted to London · Stansted drop-off charges explained
Choose Your Vehicle for the Southend to Stansted Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the A130 run to Stansted. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £103
Estate
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From £116
Executive
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From £148
MPV 5 Seater
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From £132
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardSouthend to Stansted: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches do serve Southend — but for a Stansted transfer, a private taxi wins on the things that matter most, especially with luggage, children, or an early-morning or late-night flight.
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Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express back out to the airport. one change at Liverpool Street with luggage around two hours door to door, £30-45pp at peak times.
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Coach
National Express, routed through London with a change. three to four hours with a change, £15-30pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 52 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £103.
For a stress-free airport run with no limits on luggage, our taxi to Stansted Airport beats public transport on comfort, convenience, and reliability every single time.
Southend Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
We cover every corner of Southend and Essex for Stansted transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.
•Southend City Centre
•Westcliff
•Thorpe Bay
•Southchurch
•Prittlewell
•Leigh-on-Sea
•Chalkwell
•Shoeburyness
•Eastwood
•Rochford
•Great Wakering
•Hadleigh
•Hockley
•Rayleigh
•Benfleet
•Canvey Island
•Belfairs
•Ashingdon
Wider Southend Area Coverage:
We also cover every SS postcode across Essex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Rochford, Rayleigh, Hockley, and the region’s business parks.
Stansted Airport Transfers
We run transfers to and from Stansted's main terminal, with a dedicated pickup zone right by arrivals. Your driver meets you inside with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage.
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Southend to Stansted Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Southend is one of south-east Essex’s busiest commuter towns, and the same professionals who take the line into the City often prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport. There is no cross-London transfer to time, no dragging a case onto the Stansted Express, and the fare is locked when you book. For early departures the driver arrives before dawn so you reach check-in with the buffer a connecting rail journey can never guarantee.
Family Holidays
Travelling from Westcliff or Thorpe Bay with children and a boot full of cases is far simpler door to door. The driver loads the luggage, fits any child or booster seats you asked for at booking, and on the way home meets you inside Stansted’s single arrivals hall with a name board so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight.
Groups & Corporate
For a team heading out from one of the business parks along the A127, or a family group leaving from several Southend addresses, the larger MPVs and minibuses carry up to sixteen passengers with their luggage in one vehicle. One fixed price, one driver, and no splitting the party across separate rail tickets and taxis at the London end.
Students & Southend Campuses
The University of Essex Southend campus and South Essex College draw students who fly out of Stansted at the start and end of each term, often with more luggage than a train comfortably allows. A pre-booked car from the campus or a seafront address takes the whole load in one run, with the fare agreed up front so there are no surprises on a student budget.
Why Southend Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi
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How to Book Your Southend to Stansted Taxi
Booking your Southend to Stansted taxi takes just 60 seconds through our online booking system. Enter your pickup address, choose a vehicle, and receive an instant fixed-fare quote—available 24/7. New to it? Our Stansted airport taxi booking guide walks through every step.
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Enter Your Southend Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Southend and surrounding areas.
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Choose Your Vehicle Type
Saloon, Estate, Executive, MPV, or 8-Seater Minibus.
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Add Extras & Flight Details
Child seats, special requests, flight number for tracking.
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Pay Securely & Receive Confirmation
Card, PayPal, or cash to driver. Instant email/SMS confirmation.
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Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Southend to Stansted Airport transfer.
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Southend to Stansted Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Southend to Stansted taxi service including pricing, journey times, coverage areas, and what is included with every booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.
How much does a taxi from Southend to Stansted cost?
Your fare is fixed and shown in the price table above, starting with the saloon and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay, whatever the traffic on the day.
How long does the Southend to Stansted journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Almost the entire route is dual carriageway along the A127, A130 and A120, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the A127 around Rayleigh Weir.
What is the best route from Southend to Stansted?
The standard run is the A127 west out of Southend, then north on the A130 and east along the A120 to the airport. When the A127 is congested around the Fairglen interchange, an experienced driver may adjust the pickup or approach to keep you moving.
Where will my driver meet me at Stansted?
Stansted has one single terminal, so there is no guessing which building to head for. For the return leg your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board, tracks your inbound flight so the timing follows your landing, and helps with the bags out to the car. For departures you are dropped at the same single terminal for check-in.
Do you pick up from Westcliff, Leigh-on-Sea and Thorpe Bay?
Yes. We collect from every Southend neighbourhood including Westcliff, Leigh-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay, Southchurch, Prittlewell and Chalkwell, as well as the wider SS postcodes such as Rochford, Rayleigh and Hockley.
Can I book the return, Stansted to Southend?
Yes, the same fixed fare applies in both directions. For the return leg the driver tracks your inbound flight, so if you land early or late the pickup adjusts automatically and you are met in the single arrivals hall with no extra waiting charge for normal delays.
What happens if my flight into Stansted is delayed?
We monitor your flight number, so the driver knows the real landing time before setting off to meet you. There is no charge for waiting caused by a delayed flight, and your car will be there when you clear the arrivals hall rather than to the original schedule.
Can you collect for an early-morning flight?
Yes. The service runs twenty-four hours a day, and pre-dawn departures are among the most common bookings from Southend given the early Ryanair and easyJet schedules out of Stansted. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to reach the airport with your check-in window comfortably covered.
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No meter, no surge, no card fees
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Book Your Southend to Stansted Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Southend to Stansted taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £103, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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